Overview

One of the most enduring images of Quebec’s Quiet Revolution is of Charles de Gaulle proclaiming “Vive le Québec libre!” from the balcony of Montreal City Hall in 1967. The French president’s provocative act laid bare Canada’s unity crisis and has dominated interpretations of the Canada-Quebec-France triangle ever since. With Friends like These demystifies this cri du balcon by shifting the focus from de Gaulle to the broader domestic and international forces at play. Meren traces the evolution of Quebec’s special relationship with France after the Second World War and reveals that the resulting clash of nationalisms – French, Québécois, and Canadian -- was fuelled not only by personalities and events but also by the efforts to respond to the power and influence of the United States in an increasingly interconnected world. By seeking to understand, rather than simply condemn, aspects of Quebec, Gaullist, and Canadian nationalism, Meren casts doubt on established interpretations of events and exposes the complexity of a growing international interest in Canadian affairs.

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Author:   David Meren
Publisher:   University of British Columbia Press
Imprint:   University of British Columbia Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.670kg
ISBN:  

9780774822244

ISBN 10:   0774822244
Pages:   372
Publication Date:   25 May 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

"Introduction: In the Shadow of the General Part 1 – Best of Times, Worst of Times: The Canada-Quebec-France Triangle, 1944-1960 1 Atlanticism in Common, Atlanticism in Question 2 Stagnation amid Growth, Growth amid Stagnation 3 “More necessary than ever”: The Evolution of Cultural Exchanges Part 2 – The Clash of Nations: The Sources of Triangular Tensions 4 A ""French"" Fact: The Cultural Impetus 5 Vive le Québec libre? The Question of Independence 6 Atlanticism in Conflict: The Geopolitical Impetus Part 3 – Le Déluge: Triangular Relations and Triangular Tensions, 1960-1970 7 Parisian pied-à-terre: The Emergence of Triangular Tensions 8 Crisis: From Montreal to Libreville 9 Missions Impossible? Triangular Economic Relations 10 Rivalry, Recrimination, and Renewal: Triangular Cultural Relations 11 Is Paris Turning? Enduring Triangular Relations Conclusions Notes Bibliography Index"

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David Meren is an assistant professor in the Département d’histoire at the Université de Montréal.

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